E. R. Fightmaster

Emmett Rogers Fightmaster (born 8 June 1992), known professionally as E. R. Fightmaster, is an American non-binary actor, producer and writer. Fightmaster is known for their work on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Kai, and through their solo music project “FIGHTMASTER” with their 2023 EP Violence.

Early life and education

Fightmaster grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attending the Seven Hills School. They then started college at the University of Cincinnati before moving to Chicago and earning a degree from DePaul University in women and gender studies.

Acting career

Fightmaster is a former member of The Second City's Chicago and touring companies. Their previous work includes performing with Boom Chicago, an English-language comedy troupe in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In 2020, Fightmaster was named a member of the CBS creative and writing team to lead the studio's actors showcase, formerly known as the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase.

Following a two-season stint on Hulu's Shrill, in 2021, Fightmaster was cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy as the show's first non-binary doctor.

Musical career

Aside from acting work, they are one half of the music duo "Twin". They also started a solo music project under the name FIGHTMASTER in August 2023, with their debut EP "Violence" set to be released on October 20.

Personal life

Fightmaster is their real surname. "People will never stop asking me how it's spelled," they told the Chicago Tribune in 2018.

Filmography